Dispensing Device

ABSTRACT

A dispensing device for dispensing dry bait includes a first tube that comprises a top, a bottom and a wall. The top is open and the bottom is closed. The wall extends from the bottom to the top defining an interior space. An opening is positioned in the wall proximate to the bottom. A closure is coupled to the wall and is positioned to reversibly cover the opening. A partition is positioned in the interior space and coupled to the wall proximate to a lower edge of the opening. The device comprises a plug that is complementary to the top. The top is configured such that items are insertable into the interior space. The plug is insertable into the top to contain the items. The closure is positioned in the wall such that the items are accessible to a user through the opening.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE Field of the Disclosure

The disclosure relates to dispensing devices and more particularly pertains to a new dispensing device for dispensing dry bait.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a first tube that comprises a top, a bottom and a wall. The top is open and the bottom is closed. The wall extends from the bottom to the top defining an interior space.

An opening is positioned in the wall proximate to the bottom. A closure is coupled to the wall and is positioned to reversibly cover the opening. A partition is positioned in the interior space and coupled to the wall proximate to a lower edge of the opening. The device comprises a plug that is complementary to the top. The top is configured such that items are insertable into the interior space. The plug is insertable into the top to contain the items. The closure is positioned in the wall such that the items are accessible to a user through the opening.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is an isometric perspective view of a dispensing device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 4 thereof, a new dispensing device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 4, the dispensing device 10 generally comprises a first tube 12 that comprises a top 14, a bottom 16 and a wall 18. The top 14 is open and the bottom 16 is closed. Preferably, the bottom 16 comprises a rim 20 that extends coplanarly from the bottom 16. The wall 18 extends from the bottom 16 to the top 14 defining an interior space 22. Preferably, the top 14 and the bottom 6 are circular, such that the first tube 12 is cylindrical.

An opening 24, preferably ovally shaped, is positioned in the wall 18 proximate to the bottom 16. A closure 26 is coupled to the wall 18 and is positioned to reversibly cover the opening 24. Preferably, the closure 26 comprises a second tube 28 that is dimensionally wider than the first tube 12. The second tube 28 is positionable over the first tube 12 to contact the rim 20 of the bottom 16. The second tube 28 is reversibly positionable over the opening 24 by sliding the second tube 28 relative to the first tube 12.

A partition 30 is positioned in the interior space 22 and coupled to the wall 18 proximate to a lower edge 32 of the opening 24. Preferably, the partition 30 extends upwardly from proximate to the lower edge 32 of the opening 24, defining a ramp 34. Items placed in the interior space 22 are directed down the ramp 34 to the opening 24 when the first tube 12 is in a substantially upright position. More preferably, the ramp 34 is positioned at forty five degrees relative to the wall 18. Preferably, the first tube 12 and the closure 26 comprise plastic. More preferably, the first tube 12 and the closure 26 comprise polyvinylchloride.

The device 10 comprises a plug 36 that is complementary to the top 14. The plug 36 has an upper face 38 and a lower face 40, which preferably are substantially circularly shaped. Preferably, the plug 36 comprises rubber. A stop 42 may be coupled to and extend from a side surface 44 of the plug 36. The stop 42 is positioned to contact the wall 18 of the first tube 12 as the plug 36 is inserted into the top 14 of the first tube 12. Preferably, the stop 42 is coupled to the plug 36 substantially equally distant from the upper face 38 and the lower face 40.

The device 10 also comprises a cord 46, which defines a loop 48. The loop 48 is configured for placement over a user's head and positioning around the user's neck. Preferably, the cord 46 comprises a lanyard 50. Also preferably, the lanyard 50 comprises parachute cord. A coupler 52 is coupled to the plug 36. The coupler 52 is configured to couple to the cord 46. Preferably, the coupler 52 comprises a penetration 54 that is positioned through the plug 36 proximate to the upper face 38 of the plug 36.

An indicator 56 is coupled to the rim 20 of the bottom 16 and is substantially aligned with the opening 24. The indicator 56 is positioned on the rim 20 such that the user is able to identify the position of the opening 24 prior to opening the closure 26. Preferably, the indicator 56 comprises a mark 58 that is contrasting in color to the rim 20.

In use, the top 14 is positioned such that items, such as dry fish bait, are insertable into the interior space 22. The lowermost item contacts the ramp 34 and is directed to the opening 24. The plug 36 is insertable into the top 14 to contain the items. The loop 48 is positionable around a user's neck for transport. The second tube 28 is positioned around the first tube 12 such that the items are accessible as needed to the user through the opening 24 by sliding the second tube 28 upward relative to the first tube 12.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements. 

1. A dispensing device comprising: a first tube, said first tube comprising: a top, said top being open, a bottom, said bottom being closed, and a wall, said wall extending from said bottom to said top defining an interior space; a rim coupled to and extending from said bottom, said rim being planar and perpendicularly oriented relative to said first tube; an opening, said opening being positioned in said wall proximate to said bottom; a closure, said closure being coupled to said wall, such that said closure is positioned to reversibly cover said opening, said closure comprising a second tube, said second tube being dimensionally wider than said first tube such that said second tube is positionable over said first tube, wherein said second tube slides freely over said first tube to be urged into contact with said rim of said bottom by gravity, said second tube having a length such that said second tube covers said opening when said second tube abuts said rim, said second tube being slidable on said first tube such that said opening is exposed between said second tube and said rim when said second tube is moved away from said rim; a partition, said partition being positioned in said interior space and coupled to said wall proximate to a lower edge of said opening; a plug, said plug being complementary to said top; and wherein said top is configured such that items are insertable into said interior space, such that said plug is insertable into said top to contain the items, and wherein said closure is positioned on said wall such that the items are accessible to a user through said opening.
 2. (canceled)
 3. The device of claim 1, further including said top and said bottom being circular, such that said first tube is cylindrical.
 4. The device of claim 1, further including said opening being ovally shaped.
 5. (canceled)
 6. The device of claim 1, further including said partition extending upwardly from proximate to said lower edge of said opening defining a ramp, such that items placed in said interior space are directed down said ramp to said opening when said first tube is in a substantially upright position.
 7. The device of claim 6, further including said ramp being positioned at forty five degrees relative to said wall.
 8. The device of claim 1, further including said first tube and said closure comprising plastic.
 9. The device of claim 8, further including said first tube and said closure comprising polyvinylchloride.
 10. The device of claim 1, further including said plug having an upper face and a lower face, said upper face and said lower face being substantially circularly shaped.
 11. The device of claim 1, further including said plug comprising rubber.
 12. The device of claim 1, further including a stop, said stop being coupled to and extending from a side surface of said plug, wherein said stop is positioned to contact said wall of said first tube as said plug is inserted into said top of said first tube.
 13. The device of claim 12, further including said stop being coupled to said plug substantially equally distant from an upper face and a lower face of said plug.
 14. The device of claim 1, further comprising: a cord, said cord defining a loop, said loop being configured for placement over a user's head for positioning around the user's neck; and a coupler, said coupler being coupled to said plug, said coupler being configured to couple to said cord.
 15. The device of claim 14, further including said cord comprising a lanyard.
 16. The device of claim 15, further including said lanyard comprising parachute cord.
 17. The device of claim 14, further including said coupler comprising a penetration, said penetration being positioned through said plug proximate to an upper face of said plug.
 18. The device of claim 1, further including an indicator, said indicator being coupled to said rim, said indicator being substantially aligned with said opening, wherein said indicator is positioned on said rim such that the user is able to identify the position of said opening prior to opening said closure.
 19. The device of claim 18, further including said indicator comprising a mark, said mark being contrasting in color to said rim.
 20. A dispensing device comprising: a first tube, said first tube comprising: a top, said top being open, a bottom, said bottom being closed, and a wall, said wall extending from said bottom to said top defining an interior space; a rim coupled to and extending from said bottom, said rim being planar and perpendicularly oriented relative to said first tube; said top and said bottom being circular, such that said first tube is cylindrical; an opening, said opening being positioned in said wall proximate to said bottom, said opening being ovally shaped; a closure, said closure being coupled to said wall, such that said closure is positioned to reversibly cover said opening, said closure comprising a second tube, said second tube being dimensionally wider than said first tube such that said second tube is positionable over said first tube, wherein said second tube slides freely over said first tube to be urged into contact with said rim of said bottom by gravity, said second tube having a length such that said second tube covers said opening when said second tube abuts said rim, said second tube being slidable on said first tube such that said opening is exposed between said second tube and said rim when said second tube is moved away from said rim; a partition, said partition being positioned in said interior space and coupled to said wall proximate to a lower edge of said opening, said partition extending upwardly from proximate to said lower edge of said opening defining a ramp, such that items placed in said interior space are directed down said ramp to said opening when said first tube is in a substantially upright position, said ramp being positioned at forty five degrees relative to said wall; said first tube and said closure comprising plastic, said first tube and said closure comprising polyvinylchloride; a plug, said plug being complementary to said top, said plug having an upper face and a lower face, said upper face and said lower face being substantially circularly shaped, said plug comprising rubber; a stop, said stop being coupled to and extending from a side surface of said plug, wherein said stop is positioned to contact said wall of said first tube as said plug is inserted into said top of said first tube, said stop being coupled to said plug substantially equally distant from said upper face and said lower face; a cord, said cord defining a loop, said loop being configured for placement over a user's head for positioning around the user's neck, said cord comprising a lanyard, said lanyard comprising parachute cord; a coupler, said coupler being coupled to said plug, said coupler being configured to couple to said cord, said coupler comprising a penetration, said penetration being positioned through said plug proximate to an upper face of said plug; an indicator, said indicator being coupled to said rim of said bottom, said indicator being substantially aligned with said opening, wherein said indicator is positioned on said rim such that the user is able to identify the position of said opening prior to opening said closure, said indicator comprising a mark, said mark being contrasting in color to said rim; and wherein said top is configured such that items are insertable into said interior space, such that said plug is insertable into said top to contain the items, and wherein said closure is positioned on said wall such that the items are accessible to a user through said opening. 